Florence’s Luxury Restaurant Santa Elisabetta

Florence’s Luxury Restaurant Santa Elisabetta

In addition to its medieval architecture and Renaissance art, Florence is also known for its delicious culinary scene that serves up some of Italy’s most exceptional flavors.

Considered to be the beating heart of Tuscany, Florence is of course filled with timeless art. It is the Florentine cuisine, however, that may be the real masterpiece. From street-side food stalls to fine dining restaurants, there are many ways to taste the many flavors of the city. One of the city’s finest restaurants is the luxury restaurant Santa Elisabetta. Located on the first floor of the 4-star Hotel Brunelleschi, this Michelin Star fine dining restaurant knows that there is much more to Italian cuisine than just pizza and pasta.

If Florence is the beating heart of Tuscany, then consider Hotel Brunelleschi and its Santa Elisabetta restaurant to be the heart of Florence. The restaurant is perfectly situated within steps of many of Florence’s main attractions like Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the home of Michelangelo’s sculpture David, the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze. Santa Elisabetta offers the perfect combination in luxury, elegance and location.

What to Eat in Florence

Being the capital of the Tuscany region, Florence has become the perfect hub to taste the many unique and delicious dishes that the region is known for. Its signature dish is of course Florentine steak, known locally as bistecca alla fiorentina. Other notable dishes to try include schiacciata, papardelle al cinghiale, truffle gnocchi, and chickpea cacciucco. When it comes to dessert, look for cantucci, zuccotto, and of course gelato. Florence’s own Bernardo Buontalenti laid the groundwork for today’s gelato back in the 16th century and today actually has a gelato flavor named after him.

When it comes to wine, Chianti reigns supreme here. Tuscany is famous for producing fine Chianti wine and there are a number of exceptional DOCG and DOC wines to choose from. These wines represent the highest quality of wine according to Italian wine laws. DOCG wines to look out for in Florence include Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Vin Santo on the other hand makes for a delicious dessert wine.

Street food cultures are huge in the city, with lampredotto being one of the favorites of the locals. As you walk along the streets surrounding the city center in Florence, you will find a large number of food stalls selling a wide range of Italian street foods. However, if you’re searching for a more intimate and romantic dinner, there is no better place than the luxury restaurant Santa Elisabetta. The restaurant offers incredible tasting menus that allow you to explore the many flavors of the city. You’ll find delicious meat and fish dishes, as well as options for vegetarians, vegans, and those who require gluten-free dishes.

An in-house fine-dining restaurant by Hotel Brunelleschi, the Santa Elisabetta restaurant has everything to please your aesthetic and culinary senses. It has recently become a Michelin star restaurant, offering a plethora of seasonal, local, and international dishes. You can opt for the 7-course fusion menu or the 9-course ‘Chef Experience’ for the ultimate culinary indulgence. Their age-old wine and champagne collection are also worth exploring. For lunch, you’ll find a lighter 3-course dining experience. Whichever tasting menu you choose, you’re sure to taste culinary treasures that may include sea bass, amberjack, red mullet, pigeon, and lamb.

As for the Hotel Brunelleschi, this once medieval church with its storybook stone tower was built over ancient Roman baths. Recently refurbished, the hotel has many historical tales to tell. It has quickly become one of the finest boutique hotels in the heart of Florence.  

What to See in Florence

Florence has such an abundance of things to see and do. Its glorious past has left some incredible landmarks to witness and its history comes alive in its many world-class museums. The most attractive architectural must-sees in Florence include Duomo di Firenze, Cathedral di Santa Maria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Della Signoria, and Battistero di San Giovanni.

As mentioned before, Florence also showcases some incredible art. Some of its most popular museums and galleries include the Uffizi Gallery, Galleria dell’Accademia, Museo dell’ Opera del Duomo, and the Bargello National Museum

After hitting the major attractions, relax in beautiful gardens such as the Bomboli Gardens or  Giardino Delle Rose. For shoppers, there is also the San Lorenzo Market, a bargain hunter’s dream. The city also offers a wide assortment of designer shops and artisan boutiques.

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Author: Michael Jerrard

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